Andy Reid to interview with Chiefs

Jan. 2, 2013
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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid, shown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. , will interview for the Kansas City Chiefs job oN Wednesday. / Peter Morgan, AP

by Mike Garafolo, USA TODAY Sports

by Mike Garafolo, USA TODAY Sports

From a sure thing as Arizona Cardinals head coach to an interview with the Kansas City Chiefs before he even meets with the Cards. That's the way it's gone for Andy Reid in the past day.

The former Philadelphia Eagles' coach will meet with the Chiefs Wednesday in Philly, according to a person informed of the interview. The person, who spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the Chiefs haven't confirmed the meeting, said Reid will then fly to Arizona for his meeting with the Cards on Thursday.

It was reported by multiple outlets on Tuesday Reid was near an agreement with Arizona and would be introduced as the new coach by the end of the week. The Cardinals shot down that report, though they confirmed Reid is one of their candidates. ESPN, which was first to report Reid's meeting with the Chiefs, indicated there was a "95 percent" chance Reid would be the Cardinals next head coach but has since backed off of that report.

The Cardinals are also meeting again on Wednesday with current defensive coordinator Ray Horton, who had the first portion of his interview with management on Tuesday. As previously reported by USA TODAY Sports, Horton has interviewed with the Cleveland Browns, who are in Arizona to make a push for Oregon's Chip Kelly after his team plays in the Fiesta Bowl.